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Vecima implementing Dynamic Ad Insertion for Hotwire Communications
Nov 12, 2024 – Vecima Networks (TSX: VCM) has completed initial linear parity ad insertion for Hotwire Communications, moving the provider toward dynamic ad insertion (DAI) in 2025.
News categories: Vecima, Hotwire Communications, Kyle Goodwin, Pragash Pillai, Advertising, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, USA

EPCR selects Eluvio content distribution platform
Nov 12, 2024 – EPCR, the tournament organiser of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, has selected Eluvio to power its global streaming subscription service, EPCR TV.
News categories: Eluvio, EPCR, Michelle Munson, Jacques Raynaud, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

OBS launches HbbTV Compliance Suite
Nov 12, 2024 – Ocean Blue Software (OBS) has launched Axia, a complete suite of tools and services tailored for rigorous HbbTV compliance, from integration through testing to deployment and maintenance.
News categories: Ocean Blue Software, Paul Martin, Digital TV, Europe, HbbTV, QoE, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Worldwide

TCL selects Magnite's ad server and SSP
Nov 12, 2024 – Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) has announced that TCL will use Magnite's ad server to enhance the viewer experience and Magnite's streaming platform to capture the value of its premium inventory.
News categories: Magnite, TCL, Ryan Kenney, Jeremy Straight, Advertising, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Comercio TV launches FAST channel with FAST Channels TV
Nov 8, 2024 – Comercio TV has partnered with FAST Channels TV on a FAST channel providing financial news, market insights and educational content in Spanish to audiences in the U.S., Latin America and beyond.
News categories: FAST Channels TV, Comercio TV, Russell Foy, Freddy Arias, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Latin America, Streaming, USA

Pixalate releases Q3 2024 FAST app rankings & ad spend reports
Nov 8, 2024 – Pixalate has released its Q3 2024 global FAST apps rankings and traffic report for CTV. Pixalate has published Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart TV versions of the report.
News categories: Pixalate, Advertising, Apps, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, Worldwide

DPG Media and castLabs enable OMID-certified client-side measurement
Nov 7, 2024 – castLabs has partnered with DPG Media to deliver an advanced OMID (Open Measurement Interface Definition) certified addressable TV Ads solution, using AWS Elemental MediaTailor from Amazon Web Services (AWS).
News categories: castLabs, DPG Media, Amazon Web Services, Michael Stattmann, Maarten Schoonvliet, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Media Player, Worldwide

StreamViral launches rev share model for OTT sports distribution
Nov 7, 2024 – StreamViral has launched its revenue share model for OTT services, offering a paid alternative to FAST channel distribution, without financial risk or upfront costs, for sports clubs and leagues.
News categories: StreamViral, Mark Andrews, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Tech giants dominate U.S. streaming platform market
Nov 7, 2024 – According to Parks Associates, Roku and Amazon are the most popular streaming media player brands in the U.S., while Samsung is the most popular brand of smart TV purchased.
News categories: Parks Associates, Elizabeth Parks, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, Smart TV, TV OS, USA